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A Firehouse Relic Finds Its Way Home BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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piece of history recently came back to the Columbia Borough Fire Department (CBFD). The organization received a stone lintel that was part of the fire station located at Sixth and Locust streets in the 1800s. “This station was demolished in the early 1960s and hauled away to the Deascenti Landfill in Columbia,” said Bob Kline, a member of CBFD. “The owner, Romey Deascenti, saved the stone and displayed it at the entrance of the landfill property.” Kline, who is Deascenti’s grandson, eventually took over the landfill property, and over the years, he noticed how many people asked about the lintel. In 2025, Kline decided to sell the property, but he wanted to be sure the historic piece was preserved, so he approached the fire department about taking the lintel back.
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We all need the support of others, but where do people turn when they don’t have a family or friends to help? A care home in Columbia fills this need, and now you can help it continue its mission. “Our Home of Hope provides a warm, welcoming home to individuals who may be in need of a little extra care and support,” said Robin Gamby, the home’s executive director. “Located in Columbia, we offer 30 residents 24/7 care, including all meals, laundry service, cleaning, medication assistance and transportation to doctor visits, all with Christian compassion - all the comforts and care that a loved one would have provided.”
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The fair is coming to town, and you’re invited to take part in the family fun. The Wrightsville Fair will run from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 21; 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 22 and 23; and 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 24. It will be held in Riverfront Park, 465 N. Front St., Wrightsville. The fair is a collaboration between members of the Wrightsville Borough Council, the African American Cultural Alliance (AACA) and Majestic Midways, said Alicia Ferrari, borough council member. She’s joined in organizing the event by fellow council members Sara Barrett and Alex Lehman of the Community & Economic Development Committee and Derek Smith of the African American Cultural Alliance of Lancaster. “I noticed on Facebook that the AACA was looking for a new location for their annual fair, and I knew the community of Wrightsville would be so excited for the opportunity to host an event like this,” Ferrari shared. “I’ve heard so many residents reminisce fondly about carnivals here in town in the past.” The festivities will feature fun for the whole family, she said. “There will be rides and games for all ages, plus local vendors, businesses, organizations and food trucks, too,” she remarked. There is no admission fee for the fair, but tickets will be sold per ride at the ticket booth. On Thursday evening, unlimited rides will be available for one price. Ferrari said collaborating with the AACA has given the borough
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As Kline explained, the lintel made a striking addition to the original fire hall. “A lintel is a horizontal structural
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